20 Questions With Electronic Pioneer Suzanne Ciani: ‘Now I Have An Audience. The Kids Know What’s Going On’
The 80-year-old electronic visionary performs her first show in Scotland this weekend before a festival set in Roswell, New Mexico next month.
1. Suzanne Ciani resides in Northern California, having recently parted from her 34-year home in Ohio. Her decision to sell the house marked a new beginning.
2. Her first music purchase, a gift from her mother, was classical piano concertos by Rachmaninoff and Grieg.
3. Ciani's father was an orthopedic surgeon, while her mother was a homemaker responsible for managing their six children.
4. Initially, Ciani's father disapproved of her career choice as a woman in the music industry. However, after witnessing her success, he eventually grew more accepting.
5. Ciani's first non-gear purchase was a car, a luxury machine that further fueled her passion for mechanical devices.
6. To introduce newcomers to electronic music, Ciani recommends her album "Buchla Concerts 1975," which captures the essence of her live performances.
7. When she first encountered electronic instruments, Ciani was initially alone in her excitement. This loneliness motivated her to become a dedicated teacher and communicate her passion more effectively.
8. Ciani's journey from a misunderstood artist to a recognized figure in electronic music involved patience, empathy, and a commitment to sharing her knowledge with others.
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